25 Best Trips For The New Year (And The New You) – Forbes

What's your New Year's resolution? Booking.com wants to help with its new resolution retreat. ... [+] Pictured here: The Be More Adventurous Room.

Its that time of year againtime to make a list of New Years resolutions. Unfortunately, those goals tend to fall off the radar and, eventually, disappear.According to research, 80% of people fail within 30 days and only 8% actually see their NewYearsresolutions through. But heres the good news: Travel has the power to help make those resolutions come true. A recent study by Booking.com found that 51% of Americans agree that travel has helped them achieve their New Year's resolutions. And the statistics are even more powerful among younger Americans: According to Booking.coms survey, 64% of Millennials say that travel has been a key factor in achieving their New Years resolutions. So its no wonder that 72% of Americans are interested in taking a trip in the new year to help kick start their resolutions.

With that in mind, heres a list of the top trips for 2020 that will help you follow through on all those New Years resolutions youve set for yourself. Its going to be a very good year.

Become financially savvy at the new resolution retreat from Booking.com

Kick Start Your Resolutions

In order to help you succeed with just about any goal you can dream up, Booking.com is launching a pop-up resolution retreat in New York City with rooms for just $20.20 a night for a two-night stay beginning January 17. The 20 different Resolution Suites will each feature a different resolution (exercise more, become more financially savvy, find your funny, learn to cook and so on). The spaces range from one-bedroom to two-bedroom apartments with full modern kitchens and are equipped with all the tools needed to work toward each resolutionno more excuses. The suites will be bookable beginning on January 13 at noon, and theres also a chance to win a trip valued $2,020. Just posting your most creative and inspiring resolution on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #BookMyResolution and #Contest, showcasing how travel can help you achieve your resolution.

Prioritize friendships with Wild Terrains, which runs women-only trips around the world.

Prioritize Friendships

Investing in relationships is a common resolution, and an important way to bond with people you care about is to take a trip together. For ladies looking for some quality girl time, Wild Terrains runs group trips for women by women to Mexico City and Portugal. There are a plethora of creative itineraries for select dates throughout the year that support local, female-owned businesses. Book a mother-daughter trip or celebrate International Womens Day or Spring Break with your leading ladies. The best part? The company takes care of accommodations, meals, transportation and activities, leaving you more time to focus on your friendships.

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A pool villa at Thailand's Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.

Quit Smoking and Other Bad Habits

Is 2020 the year you kick your worst habits? Thailands Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas has partnered with acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Dr. Rui Pedro Loureiro, to run wellness workshops at the propertys spa. Among these workshops is the 30-minute Quit Smoking for Life program, which leverages auricular therapy to minimize cravings and calm the nervous system. You can also develop other healthy lifestyle changes without sacrificing the indulgences of luxury travel. The spa is set in a perfectly serene location to prepare the mind and body for improved health.

The main pool at the Haven Riviera Cancun, where you'll stay during the New Year, Do You Package ... [+] from CheapCaribbean.

Ditch the Pressure

Too much pressure when it comes to New Years resolutions? CheapCaribbean gets it. The bbooking site has come up with a more realistic package to promote self-improvement while still having a good time. The New Year, Do You Retreat will be offered at Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, in partnership with certified astrologer Eli Walker, with a curated itinerary to kickstart the new year on a fun note. Youll enjoy Drunk Yoga classes (sipping and stretching with cocktails in hand), one-on-one birth chart readings, Elis signature Divine Your Story character-development workshops to gain self-insight for the year ahead and more. Eager to ditch the pressure that comes with a new year? Book now through January 31 for travel February 20-23, 2020.

WOD on the Waves, a luxury fitness cruise.

Get Fit

Resolutions about health and fitnessjoining a gym, meal planning, getting enough sleepare some of the most commonly made resolutions. If youre in that boat, jump on board WOD on the Waves, a luxury fitness cruise with fun workouts for every skill level, healthy dining options and coaches to help you meet your goals. The cruise departs from Miami on April 16 for a five-day adventure at sea. It will give passengers the chance to learn, train and relax on the beautiful Celebrity Infinity. WOD on the Waves pairs the delight of cruising through the Caribbean with workouts led by U.S. Olympic athletes and CrossFit Games Champions. We cant think of a better way to work toward those fitness goals.

Forest Camping Mozirje in Slovenia.

Go Green

Did you know that tourism accounts for at least 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, most of which come from transportation and traditional lodging? As travelers become more and more aware of their carbon footprint, many are determined to make more sustainable travel choices going forward. One way to make your jet-setting eco-friendlier? Camping. Its no longer just for outdoorsy types. Booking website Pitchup.com makes it easy to reserve world-wide campsites that give people all the thrills of travel without compromising interesting accommodations or favorite amenities. Two campsites that weve got our eyes on? Pencarnan Farm Caravan Camping Sitein Haverfordwest, Wales, and Forest Camping Mozirjein Slovenia.

In the Irie Baths at the S Hotel Jamaica.

Reset Your Health

If youre going to focus on your health in the new year, why not do so at a stunning Caribbean property with wellness experiences that support you on your journey? A holistic approach is the focus at Montego Bays S Hotel Jamaica new Irie Bathswhich are complete with three subterranean marble plunge pools, consisting of varying temperatures and offering kinetic energy therapy while aiding circulation. Spa products used in the therapies featurelocally made,100% pure cold-pressed, Jamaican coconut oil and essential and massage oils froma local Jamaican brand.Additional wellness offerings include scheduled yoga classes by the pool, a fitness centerwith state-of-the-art equipment from elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights and more.

Set in the Scottish Highlands, Dunalastair Hotel Suites is the place to breathe in fresh air.

Take a Breather

Fresh air does far more than lower stress levels. It can aid your digestive system, lower your blood pressure, increase levels of serotonin (the happiness hormone), strengthen your immune system and give you energy. Set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands,Dunalastair Hotel Suitesis a luxury hotel that is hundreds of miles away from any big city and will allow you to breathe the freshest air in 2020. It sits on the edge of Loch Rannoch overlooking a waterfall, affording guests an opportunity to enjoy some wide-open spaces and connect with nature. Sometimes fresh air is just the prescription our bodies need.

El San Juan Hotel Well & Being.

Live Well

Torn between a vacation and meeting health goals in the new year? You dont have to choose. El San Juan Hotelhelps you stick to your wellness resolutions while vacationing with Well & Being, aunique new spa retreatand evidence-based approach to wellness, nutrition and exercise. Some features that will help include FloatFIT, a high impact interval training class done on paddleboards, Vertical Wall Yoga to truly challenge and engage yogis and a Live It Well Juice Bar featuring a variety of nutritious options to help you top off your workout at the new fitness center. The best part: You can stay on track to your resolutions with a Puerto Rican paradise as your backdrop.

Roasted Cauliflower at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas

Eat Healthier

Las Vegas isnt exactly the health capital of the world, but Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts is aiming to change that in 2020 by helping guests unwind and revive for the new year ahead with healthy dishes specialized for new dietary goals. Look for lots of mocktails, as well as meatless and plant-based options. At Caesars Palace hotel, Gordon Ramsays Hells Kitchen serves several vegan offerings, including Pan-Seared Tofu Scallopsmade with sauted celery root, pickled apples and lemon vinaigrette, as well as an array of fun, faux cocktails, including Agua Fresca, made with watermelon, agave nectar and lime juice. Other restaurants offering up healthy alternatives include Gordon Ramsay Steakat Paris Las Vegas and even Guy Fieris Vegas Kitchen & Barat The Linq Hotel + Experience, which substitutes Fieris typically indulgent dishes with the Vegas Vegan Burrito, Morgans Veggie Burger and more.

A sunset view of the pool at The Retreat in Costa RIca.

Practice Gratitude

Practicing gratitude is known to improve psychological, emotional and even physical health. Up your gratitude game in 2020 at The Retreat Costa Rica, which has just debuted a new luxury spa on its rainforest-surrounded property overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Central to the new facility isa dedicated Gratitude Lounge with plush couches to reflect, relax or read. TheGratitude Lounge Caf and Tea Baroffers a plant-based menu of snacks, smoothies, light lunches and sunset platters with organic wines while theMeditation Deckprovides a peaceful spot to be one with nature. TheQuiet Poolis the perfect place to take in ocean views while remembering all the things youre thankful for.

The Broadmoor in Colorado, which is offering women's wellness programming in 2020.

Pursue Wellness with Other Women

Whilewellness tourism is on the rise, The Broadmooran historic Rocky Mountain retreat in Coloradohas been offering guests wellness experiences for over a century. In 2020, ladies can explore all elements of healthy living (mind, body and boots) at the resort's annual women-only retreats. On March 12-15 in celebration of International Womens Month, The Broadmoor will host its ninth annualWomens Weekend of Wellness, focusing on some of the trending topics women face in the new decade such as the importance of sleep, hormone therapy, realistic eating habits for a busy lifestyle, plus a discussion on plastic surgery. For women in search of personal fulfillment, new experiences, self-improvement or adventure in the new decade, the resort will host its third annualThese Boots Are Made for Wadingexperience, a women-only immersion into the sport of fly fishing for every level, from the total beginner through the most experienced angler.

Woman watching the glacier in Antarctica from the boat

Tap Your Inner Adrenaline Junkie

New year, new you? Perhaps youre ready to take your adventures to the next level and explore more in 2020. A trip to Antarctica usually involves a lengthy expedition on a cruise. But now you can cross the elusive continent off your bucket list in a single day withNaya Traveler. In ultimate style (think: private jet, gourmet food and incredible scenery), youll depart from Cape Town, South Africa, and spend four hours at the South Pole. Choose from unforgettable experiences once you land, such as ice treks, 4x4 explorations or a gourmet aperitif on the ice. Naya Traveler will be offering exclusive day trips to Antarctica in January and February, as well as longer journeys to the white continent.

Beach biking at Hilton Head Health, where you can lose weight and get in shape.

Lose Weight

Whether youre ready to vigorously attack your health goals or are simply seeking a chance to reset in the new year, Hilton Head Health provides a transformative experience for all who stay at the resortand just minutes from the beach on South Carolinas Hilton Head Island. Take advantage of year-round warm weather and engage in activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, beach yoga, cardio fitness classes, circuit training and outdoor pool workouts. When it comes to incorporating food into your goals, Hilton Head Health offers lifestyle lectures on healthy-eating topics and hands-on cooking classes in the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. Whether you stay for three days or four weeks, the resort helps you achieve results and put healthy habits in place that will carry you through the rest of the year.

An aerial view of Castle Hot Springs main lodge.

Have a Digital Detox

Established in 1896, the 34-roomCastle Hot Springsbuilt around natural thermal hot springswas Arizonas first-everluxury resort. It was founded on the idea of the digital detox, wellbefore theidea of disconnecting became atrend.Fordecades, visitorswent off-the-grid by trekking totheretreattofind solace in nature.The renovated adults-only property, which reopened its doorsin October,still helpsguestsunplugfromthe stresses of daily life and recharge with massage treatments inoutdoorcabanas, soaking in the thermal hot springs, meditation sessions,star gazing,hiking in the Sonoran desert, foraging with the resident flavorfarmers and more.

The pool at YO1 Wellness Resort and Spa Catskills.

Live Your Best Life

Rather than provide temporary fixes or short-term solutions, guests at YO1 Wellness Resort and Spaset in the tranquil Catskills Mountains in Monticello, New Yorkare provided with an immersive and authentic experience focused on practicing a more natural lifestyle and achieving lasting wellness. YO1 is guided by the mission to empower individuals to live their best life. YO1 is short for Yovan in Sanskrit, which means youthful and represents the human quest of attaining eternal youth through a complete rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit. Guests are also given the opportunity to learn the constitution of the human body and explore how Ayurveda, naturopathy, yoga, and acupuncture can be incorporated into their wellness journey for longevity and wellness beyond their stay.

Having a Launch Oxygen Diamond Mask at L.RAPHAEL in Geneva, Switzerland.

Manage Stress (and More)

Feeling stressed out, or looking for a complete health and beauty reboot? Youll find the cure at theTemple ofBeautySpainGeneva, Switzerland, where you can book daylong visits or intensive multi-day self-improvementprograms filled with yoga, personal training, consultations with a nutritionist, advanced technology skincare treatments and more. The spa, which is the flagship for Swiss luxury beauty brand L.RAPHAEL, follows the Seven Foundations of Beautya philosophy developed by founder Ronit Raphael that includes everything from stress management to anti-aging techniques. Its an insider secret with regulars who flock here from around the world.

The lobby in the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington.

Learn a New Skill

Committing to learning something new is a fun way to take on self-improvement in 2020. Feeling artsy? Head toHotel Muranoin Tacoma, Washington, the art glass capital of the Pacific Northwest and Dale Chihulys hometown. Give glassblowing a whirl with theHey there, Hot Shopworkshop. Youll create your own pieces of art during a two-hour private glassblowing lesson for two. Follow it up with seasonal drinks by the Hotel Muranos cozy fireplace. This package is available all year long.

New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont.

Take a Hike

New Life Hiking Spa has been offering wellness vacations in the Green Mountains ofVermontfor over four decades with a mission to provide affordable, all-inclusive retreats using hiking and nature as the focal point of the program. From mid-May through early fall, step off the treadmill and get back to nature. Professionally guided hikesfor all ability levelsare offered daily. The resort also provides three meals a day, prepared fresh by a team of chefs who specialize in whole foods and take into account origin, seasonality, availability and freshness. This summer camp retreat is a great way to get back on track when your resolutions fall by the wayside mid-year.

Switzerland's Waldhotel.

Be Well

If wellness is top of mind for you in 2020, you can kickstart your New Years resolutions and head to one of the most beautiful places in the world. Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellenceat the Brgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has three new packages this seasonthe Yoga Detox Pro package, the Mindfulness You package and the Elements packagethat feature a wide range of health-promoting therapeutic services. Each package includes relaxing massage treatments, a balanced diet and a mix of physical activities to ensure you leave the Swiss alpine scenery feeling revitalized and refreshed.

The Hotel Saugatuck in Michigan.

Feel Restored

If the hustle of the holidays has left you with burn-out, candles, yoga and mindfulness might be the cure as you welcome in the new year. The Hotel Saugatuck in Michigan is teaming up with Satya Yoga to help guests find inner peace and restoration. Satya Yoga, a short drive from the historic property, will be hosting a series of events including a special Candlelight Restorative and Yoga Nidra workshop (a relaxation process that leads to a deep state of meditation) on January 3 paired with Sankalpa, or intention setting, to help guests set themselves up for success in 2020. And look for additional inspirational programming throughout the year.

Seeing Switzerland by train.

Slow Down

Savvy travelers are turning to rail journeys as a preferred travel choice, taking the slow approach to seeing a destination. It is a pleasurable and relaxing way take in the landscapes that pass by the train windows, from cities and towns to mountains and countrysides. Its also a way to embrace the journey and not think so much about the stresses of life, fully encapsulating the scenery around while taking time for yourself in the process.Vacations By Railprovides a wide variety of once-in-a-lifetime experience to travelers around the world including the Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure, which will allow you to see the Grand Canyon in one of the most unique ways possiblewhile emulating the pioneers who rode the great railways of the Southwest over 100 years ago before the advent of roadways.Other epic journeys include the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland (the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Switzerland) and theBanff & Jasper Winter Magic tourin Alberta (which will have you feeling like you are on the set of Frozen).

Casa Delphine in San Miguel de Allende.

Meditate (and More)

In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, boutiqueCasa Delphineis hosting a series of wellness retreats in 2020. TheMeditation Retreat(January 23-28) will focus on deep meditation and looking inwardly to re-program your minds and breath to help individuals slow down and learn to live in the present more fully. Other retreats includeSoulful Design Retreat(March 9-13) focusing on inspiration, professional expansion and wellness with workshops offered by Instagram powerhouses. TheWellness and Fermentation Retreat(April 16-20) features an array of cooking courses that will teach people how to better balance their gut health using plant-based cooking techniques and fermentation of vegetables and homemade nut milks.

Learn balance at the Shou Sugi Ban House Spa in the Hamptons.

Learn Balance

At the new Shou Sugi Ban House Spa, you can slip into the more idyllic side of life where the focus is on nature and everyones connection to it. Shou Sugi Ban House is a 13-room destination spa and retreat located 90 miles outside of Manhattan in the Hamptons. The property offers a comprehensive wellness program with hydrotherapy, holistic living, meditation and more. Couples can continue their exploration at theParrish Art Museumonly a few feet away. Focusing on contemporary art, the museum presents 15 temporary exhibitions every year and offers a year-round schedule of inspiring classes and workshops.

A room at the Kimpton Gray.

Pursue Your Goals

Chicagos luxurious Kimpton Gray Hotel in the Loop wants to help you meet your new years resolutions with a wellness retreat in collaboration with online publication A Sweat Life. The #SweatworkingSummit (January 25-26, 2020) is goals-themed and features keynote speakers, a master yoga trainer and health-centric culinary events, such as smoothie stations to help attendees set their intentions and learn tips for staying on track with their personal goals. Youre sure to meet a community of like-minded people that will encourage you toward your fitness goals.

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25 Best Trips For The New Year (And The New You) - Forbes

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